[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SHEILA MONTEIRO

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                        HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw my colleagues' 
attention to a constituent of mine who has worked tirelessly to serve 
her community. Sheila Monteiro's work at the Community Action Committee 
of Cape Cod and the islands has assisted many elderly and low-income 
families throughout the years.
  My predecessor, Congressman Gerry Studds, has the honor of 
representing the 10th District, working hand in hand with committed 
people like Sheila Monterio to make life better for her fellow 
residents of southeastern Massachusetts.
  At the request of Mr. Studds, I would like to submit a statement he 
made last fall on behalf of Ms. Monteiro, recognizing her work in such 
to these worthy endeavors.
  Over the past 24 years, I have had the honor of serving the people of 
Cape Cod and islands in the U.S. Congress, and throughout that period 
you have committed yourself to the efforts of the Community Action 
Committee.
  Much of our efforts over these years has been inspired by the work 
you have done, day in and day out, under some of the most challenging 
of circumstances. And while you have done a great deal to make my 
visits to Community Action productive and enjoyable, I want you to know 
just how much I appreciate all you have done to dramatically help 
improve the lives of so many others.
  Simply put: You have made enormous contributions to improve the 
quality of life on Cape Cod and the islands. So tonight, it is a 
pleasure for me to join with all your many friends in extending to you 
my deepest thanks and congratulations for you all your kindness and 
friendship.
  Finally, I want you to know that when I arrive home to stay in the 
near future, my first request of Congressman Delahunt will be to ask 
that he place this letter into the Congressional Record.

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